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X761 OEV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,876 mi
Last recorded138,876 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 OEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 138,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 138,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

2 nails in rear o/s tyre tread low on inner edge.

Airbag warning light on.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 138,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 136,096 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 136,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 133,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge's of tread

Rear number plate discolouring

Stone chip in offside of windscreen

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 133,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge's of tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear number plate discolouring

Stone chip in offside of windscreen

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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X761 OEV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X761 OEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X761 OEV?

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What year was X761 OEV registered?

X761 OEV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X761 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X761 OEV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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